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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.38, 1,161.30 and 486.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.38, 1,161.30 and 486.02 is: 728.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.38 : 1,161.30 = 486.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.38/1,161.30 = 486.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.38x = 1,161.30 × 486.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.38x = 564,415.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,415.03/774.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.86

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